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Distance from Paarl N1 to Bloemfontein N2

Paarl N1 to Bloemfontein N2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 943.2 km in roughly 10 hrs 22 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Paarl N1 → Bloemfontein N2
Road distance
943.2 km
N1 R301 R706
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
857.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 22 min
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
622 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,578.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,586.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,758.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,773.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,083.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,093.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,320.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,339.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,741.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,754.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,053.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,078.31
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
55° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
235° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.7550, 18.9865
End coords Destination point
-29.1164, 26.2155
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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943.2 km 10 hrs 22 min
Start Paarl N1
Finish Bloemfontein N2
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork towards R301: Jan Van Riebeeck Drive
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Wemmershoek Road towards Paarl
    0.1 km
  4. Take the ramp slight right towards N1: Worcester
    0.6 km
  5. Merge slight right
    404.8 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  8. Continue straight
    527.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R706: Curie Avenue
    0.4 km
  10. Turn right onto Curie Avenue towards Fauna
    2.4 km
  11. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right towards R706
    0.1 km
  13. Go straight onto Curie Avenue
    2.0 km
  14. Continue straight onto Kolbe Avenue
    1.1 km
  15. Continue straight onto President Boshoff Street
    0.5 km
  16. Continue straight onto Markgraaff Street
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Routes ↩ Bloemfontein N2 → Paarl N1 Paarl N1 to Johannesburg Paarl N1 to Pretoria Paarl N1 to Cape Town Paarl N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Bloemfontein N2 Pretoria to Bloemfontein N2 Cape Town to Bloemfontein N2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
471.6 km
Western Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 11 min • 5 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
67.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
156.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
50.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bloemfontein N2
06:43 – 17:40
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 7 min
SunriseDawn break
06:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,942.50
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.86
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R188.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,150.00
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Paarl N1 -33.75498, 18.98647
Midpoint
471.6 km
Total: 943.2 km
Midpoint 471.6 km
943.2 km 10 hrs 22 min
Destination Bloemfontein N2 -29.11640, 26.21550

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Free State
One-way road span 943.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,886.4 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 471.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.75498, 18.98647
Midpoint -31.93902, 23.03535
End -29.11640, 26.21550
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein N2
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein N2
6
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Bloemfontein N2
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein N2
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein N2
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Bloemfontein N2
5
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Questions 9
How far is Paarl N1 from Bloemfontein N2? +
Paarl N1 is about 943.2 km from Bloemfontein N2 by road.
How long does it take from Paarl N1 to Bloemfontein N2? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paarl N1 to Bloemfontein N2 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Paarl N1 to Bloemfontein N2? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Paarl N1 to Bloemfontein N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,578.89 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,586.36 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,758.85 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,773.11 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paarl N1 to Bloemfontein N2? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Wellington
From Paarl N1 To Bloemfontein N2
Paarl
From Paarl N1 To Bloemfontein N2
: Worcester
From Paarl N1 To Bloemfontein N2
: Johannesburg
From Paarl N1 To Bloemfontein N2
Jagersfontein
From Paarl N1 To Bloemfontein N2
Fauna
From Paarl N1 To Bloemfontein N2
Fichardtpark
From Paarl N1 To Bloemfontein N2

Route Locations

Start area
Paarl N1, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bloemfontein N2, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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